Add the fractions and simplify your answer.

6
8
+
1
2
A.
11
4
B.
13
8
C.
32
7
D.
15
10
That's Correct!
It's Wrong!
6
8
+
1
2

Let’s find the least common multiple of 8 and 2.

Least common multiple of 8 and 2 is 8.

 

So, LCD = 8

Now, rewrite both the fractions with denominator 8.

6
8
×
1
1
=
6
8
1
2
×
4
4
=
4
8

 

Now, add:

6
8
+
4
8
=
6 + 4
8
=
10
8

Simplify,

10
8
=
10 ÷ 2
8 ÷ 2
=
5
4
 

Write improper proper fraction as a mixed number.

So, the required sum of the given fractions is
1 1
4
.

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Key Data

Questions
10
Grade
5
Theme
Fractions
Passing score
80%

Progress

8 Incorrect
10 Correct
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